SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning -Indianapolis, IN (On-site/Hybrid)

[Manish Kumar]

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning

Location: Indianapolis, IN (On-site/Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months (Contract)

Role Objective

As the SAC Planning Lead, you will be the primary architect and strategist for our global financial planning and analysis (FP&A) solutions. You will drive the end-to-end lifecycle of SAC implementation—from initial design and data modeling to complex configuration and final deployment. You will serve as a bridge between technical IT capabilities and executive-level financial requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead all phases of SAC Implementation, including requirement gathering, system design, construction, and rigorous testing cycles.
• Process Innovation: Advise global clients on leading practices for business planning, covering strategic, financial, and operational cycles.
• Technical Architecture: Design and implement robust SAC Planning models, managing dimensions, versions, data actions, and complex allocations.
• Optimization: Configure and fine-tune data models, including hierarchies, currency conversion, data wrangling, and the creation of blended data models.
• FP&A Modernization: Promote continuous improvement and innovation to streamline forecasting and budgeting for a global corporate environment.

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Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of total IT experience, with at least 5+ years of hands-on expertise specifically in SAC Planning and Forecasting.
• SAC Deep Dive: Proven proficiency in building Data Actions, Multi-Actions, and Planning Stories.
• Advanced Modeling: Expert knowledge in designing SAC models, including advanced formulas, script-based logic, and complex allocation rules.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of core financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and experience working within US GAAP and IFRS frameworks.
• Data Integration: Demonstrated ability to manage data wrangling, currency conversion, and multi-source data blending.

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Desirable & Industry-Specific Skills

• Industry Expertise: Prior experience in the Utilities sector is highly preferred.
• SAP FICA Knowledge: Familiarity with SAP FICA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable) and how it integrates with high-level financial reporting and planning.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights for stakeholders.

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Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.
• SAP Certifications in SAC Planning or S/4HANA Finance are a significant plus.

 

Regards-

Manish Kumar

Valzo Soft Solutions, LLC.

Email: Man...@valzosoft.com